Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest Stories
Disney+'s Goosebumps Just Changed 1 Iconic Monster Design from the Books
Goosebumps: The Vanishing adapts the classic Monster Blood book, but the titular creature looks a little different.
Why Winston Shoots John Wick In 'Parabellum', Revealed by Producer
Fans have always wondered the exact reasoning behind why Winston shot John Wick at the end of Chapter 3.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Next Expansion A2: Release Date Rumors & New Cards Speculation
New cards are coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket with their upcoming A2 expansion, and here is everything we know about it so far.
Dr. Stone Season 4: When Netflix Will Start Streaming New Episodes
Here's when the new episodes of Dr. Stone Season 4 will probably land on Netflix.
The 17 Major MCU Superheroes Returning In 2025 Movies & Shows (Confirmed)
After a slower 2024, 2025 is proving to be a big year for the MCU.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera's Big Twist Ending Explained by Gerard Butler (Exclusive)
The final act has a massive twist that confirms what everyone suspected about one leading character.
Invincible Season 3: Mark Grayson's Blue & Black Costume Explained
Mark Grayson's uniform is getting an overhaul—here is why it happened in the comics.
Creature Commandos Finale: [Spoilers]' Death Explained by Star (Exclusive)
One key member of the titular squad didn't make it to the end of the season.
Goosebumps Producer Addresses Season 1 Cast's Potential Return In Season 2 & Beyond (Exclusive)
Goosebumps became an anthology series, but fans are waiting for a resolution of Season 1 still.
I Need Jurassic World: Rebirth To Bring Back This Key Character for the Good of the Franchise
The best dinosaur in the franchise has been sitting on the sidelines for far too long.
Invincible Star Has a Great Pitch to Play the MCU's New Norman Osborn (Exclusive)
Chris Diamantopoulos has high aspirations for the MCU, which includes putting his stamp on Norman Osborn.
Gerard Butler Reveals Why His 'Den of Thieves' Character Breaks Bad In New Sequel (Exclusive)
Gerard Butler's police officer Nick is in a low place, and now he's joining the criminals.
Landman Season 2: All Confirmed Details & Everything We Know
Taylor Sheridan's oil epic is only just beginning––here's everything we know about Season 2.
Love Death & Robots Season 4 Gets Official Release Update from Creator
Tim Miller revealed how audiences can guess when Love, Death & Robots Season 4 will debut.
Scream 7 Gets Official Production Update Ahead of Filming Start (Exclusive)
Ghostface will be terrifying a whole new group of innocents, and cameras start rolling soon.
Severance Star Confirms Season 2's Big Changes from Season 1 (Exclusive)
Fans are eagerly waiting for more of Severance, and it seems like the wait is going to pay off.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing Stars Reveal Their Childhood Nightmares
Goosebumps is all about nightmarish situations, but what terrified the cast when they were young?
John Wick 4 Director Confirms Why the Elder Got Killed by Wick
Most felt confident in their understanding of the situation, but here's the hard confirmation.
New Stranger Things Season 5 Netflix Trailer Disappoints Fans
Looking for new footage from Stranger Things Season 5? Sadly, the wait continues.
Laid Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Peacock Showrunners
Peacock's new comedy with Stephanie Hsu is hoping to continue its story.
Dune Prophecy's Devastating Finale Twist Explained by Star
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina sat with The Direct to discuss Princess Ynez's journey in Dune: Prophecy.
DC Studios Reveals Wild First Look at the New Flash
Creature Commandos Episode 4 featured a big tease for the DCU, which included Wally West's Flash.
Sonic 3 Movie's Post-Credits Scene Just Revealed [SPOILERS] In Live-Action
The end of Sonic 3 introduces some familiar faces to fans of the original games.
Arcane: Multiple Spin-off Shows 'Aggressively' Getting Developed, Confirms Co-Creator (Exclusive)
There are more shows from the world of Arcane on their way, but it will be awhile.
Sonic 3 Movie Spoilers & Full Plot Summary
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 brings Shadow into the mix, and he's got some issues.
Rings of Power Season 3: Morfydd Clark Hopes for 1 Key Change to Galadriel's Arc
Galadriel nearly bit the dust following her confrontation with Sauron in the Season 2 finale.
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Will Feature 'Kano 2.0' (Exclusive)
Kano died in the first film, that isn't stopping him from joining for Round 2.
Secret Level Showrunner Confirms BioShock Episode Was Considered & Why It Got Removed
Some really great ideas didn't make it into Season 1 of Prime Video's Secret Level.
St. Denis Medical Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Star (Exclusive)
St. Denis Medical may not be renewed for Season 2 yet, but Josh Lawson is hoping for the best.
Kraven the Hunter Movie: Who Is Miles Warren? Spider-Man Connections Explained
Kraven the Hunter dropped some clear teases about a big Spider-Man villain.
Based on a True Story Season 3 Gets Official Update from Producer Amid Cancellation Concerns
After Season 2's big cliffhanger, how hopeful can fans be for a Season 3?
Intense Thriller Movie 'Like Father Like Son' Explores the Emotional Weight of Generational Violence
Ariel Winter, Mayim Bialik, and Dermot Mulroney star in this new intense emotional thriller.
Stranger Things Season 5 Will See Dustin Deal With 'Intense Grief' (Exclusive)
Dustin is going to have a rough time when Stranger Things returns for its final season.
Peacock's Laid Creators Reveal How This Remake Differs from Australian Original (Exclusive)
Before being adapted on Peacock, the first Laid series was an Australian original.
Pac-Man Just Received a Horrifying Reimagining from Prime Video
Secret Level has an insane Pac-Man story, and its PlayStation short is different than all the rest.
Rings of Power Showrunner Defends One Major Sauron Change In Season 2 (Exclusive)
Sauron's timeline for forging the rings changed, but the showrunners feel it was a good choice.
Dune: Prophecy Star Reacts to Their Harrowing On-Screen Death
The Harkonnen's get a visit from Valya in Episode 4, and nothing plays out as expected.
Ana De Armas' Ballerina Expands the John Wick Universe In Style With New Footage
Ana De Armas is entering the criminal underworld, and she isn't taking sh*t from anyone.
The Sticky Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Star (Exclusive)
Will the story of the great Maple Syrup heist continue for another season?
Rings of Power Showrunners Confirm Five-Season Plan (Exclusive)
While a third season for the series hasn't been confirmed, it is being worked on behind the scenes.